some things will. >> from nbc news this is a special edition of "today" with california girls kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from universal city walk at universal studios, hollywood. ♪ [ cheers ] >> i see you. ♪

♪ >> glad you came. we are so glad you came. >> oh, my gosh. i don't even know what day it is anymore. i know it's thirsty thursday, but who cares? >> it is february the 21st, 2013. >> we don't want to go home. it's too gorgeous out here. universal city walk. >> we want to say -- can we give a big shout-out to the l.a. tourism board? they're amazing. these people have been incredible to us, and we just want to give them a big wet kiss. a slurpy one. they've been so lovely, haven't they? >> they've been the best. >> we make it look so easy. >> we know that. >> it's really not. >> a lot goes into this, and

we're really grateful, too. >> here's a drink. this is called california dreaming. >> it's inspired by something, i'm sure. >> the sheraton universal. >> that's a lovely inspiration. >> what is that? >> you love that. that's sugar all the way around. >> we have a big day, you guys. we have jason kennedy from the e network with us, too. >> right around the corner, and we want to get -- he is going to predict for us. >> can we see your signs, you guys, because you have had the most creative signs? just call us the kathie lee and hoda of the o.c. uh-huh. >> every day is wines day. hire me. will work for wine. >> i love that. hire me, will work for wine. >> that's a good one. >> some of you -- hey, hey, hey. you guys, we saw that one yesterday. you put a little kid in the middle of it. >> it looks so much better that way. >> yes. >> okay. the winner of the sign contest

is going to get a mug that's worth $5. >> $5 in today's economy, that's good. >> we give a few prizes, a few giveaways down the road. >> yes, we do. >> we might give a few things away right now. >> all right. we're going to play a little trivia. are you ready? here we go. there are bees around our drinks. >> you're so honey sweet. >> the sugar. i love you for saying we're so sweet. here we go. los angeles can boast it has more museums than any other city in the country. true or false? raise your hand. >> don't yell it out. what did you say? >> i said true. >> the answer is true. it has 105 museums. [ cheers and applause ] what did she win? >> no, i'm sorry. >> yes, you can. yes. oh. >> let's just live there for a minute.

>> just for a moment. you mean that three-week best-selling "new york times" author hoda woman? >> thank you for wanting that. here's the next question. the california sky end center is home to the space shuttle. here are the choices, a, enterprise, b,flash, c, endeavor or c, orbiter. who's got the answer? endeavour? you are so right. all right. >> she is the winner of a universal bag. >> next question. >> all right. >> name the cemetery -- >> because what more fun than a cemetery? >> where hundreds of celebrities are buried that doubles as a movie screening facility? >> oh, yeah. the hands went down a little. >> stars forever, hollywood forever or, d, never say good-bye, and go. what is it? >> forest lawn? >> no. no, no, no, no. >> would you like the book or a cd?

>> these are huge. >> did she get it? hollywood forever? >> she got -- that's the loser prize? my book? oh, excuse me. no wonder hoda drinks to excess. >> the correct answer -- >> hollywood forever. >> i can't hear sara. >> she didn't get it right. >> nobody gets it right. >> now, griffin park -- >> home to an observatory. jason and i went there the other day. the gene autrie museum, pony rides, and so much more was named after whom? >> here are the answers, a, andy griffith, jay griffith, melanie griffith or d, merv of griffith. what is it? >> griffith jay griffith. >> you are correct. >> a free universal pass. congratulations. >> for all the people that are already in the park get free

passes to the park. >> which dynamic duo does not have a star among the more than 2,400 stars on the hollywood walk of fame. here are your choices. brooks & dunn, ozzy and harriet, sonny and cher, or kathie lee and hoda? who's got it? >> kathie lee and hoda. but they should. >> you made us one. >> oh, my god. it says will you be my valentine day, and valentine's day was so over a week ago. bummer. bummer bummer bummer. >> poor baby. >> you're so sweet. >> you might win. >> it's doubtful. >> it's doubtful. >> the hollywood walk of fame was developed the year i was born. do you know how old that is? >> how old? tell us. >> 1953. >> how old are you? >> going to be 60. this is the big one. >> 60!

>> love to know what you guys think i should do to celebrate. >> i got -- oh, i got a way to celebrate. how about with my ihoda. okay. this tune -- you are going to like this one. this is a little old school because it's for your birthday. >> excuse me. >> upcoming. this is -- ready? hit it, baby. ♪ ♪ do you remember when it was time, september changing your mind september we were chasing the stars away ♪ ♪ our hearts were winging souls were singing as we danced in the night remember while the stars blew the night away ♪ ♪ oh, oh, dancing in september

oh, oh, never was a cloudy day ♪ >> come on. >> you can sit it on down. >> can we give up? >> y'all, come on. you can sit it on down. >> people, you are going to need your energy. >> yes, you are. >> who has talent? this is a game we're going to play. we found that a lot of people have hidden talents that we are unaware of. some of you are in our audience today. >> because you never can tell by just looking at someone. >> kathie lee has a very special hidden talent. >> it's not hidden. >> do you know about kathie lee's talent? can we get a tight shot on klg? >> if you're the regular watcher of this show, you know -- >> you can't see a close-up. you can look at the big screen. >> one, two, and go. one nostril goes in, and the other stays out. not everyone can do it. >> don't try it at home. >> all right. mine is -- who else can do it? >> i can do that.

>> you can do that too? let's see your nostril. show me your nostril. >> do it to a camera, hon, right here. >> one, two, and go. >> we missed it. >> be serious. >> let me show you my hidden talent. you know what it is. ready? are you ready? too much pressure now. wait. wait. wait. wait. wait. . who else has a hidden talent? raise your hand if you have one. sara, you got one? what do you got? >> it's alan and the chipmunk voice. i'll try to say your names. >> alvin and the chipmunk voice? >> hi, kathie lee and hoda, how are you? my name is lyra. >> nice. >> okay. who else has one? >> that's enough of that. >> our monkey lady has one. >> you want to tell them what it is? >> i make a cricket sound with my tongue. >> you make cricket sounds.

>> wow. >> we're ready. we're ready. we're ready. >> that was good. >> do it again. >> we are -- >> that was a burp. >> i can't hear a thing. >> she's doing it. it sounds like crickets. >> that -- okay. >> congratulations. your mother must be proud of you. who has one? raise your hand if you have a hidden talent. >> boy, we have a talent-free group. >> you can do another thing with your -- we love the fancy nose trick. come on. >> she's got a nose issue too? . it's a skill, hoda, not an issue. what is your skill? oh, she does a little nostril flare. >> wow. everybody has that. >> it's not a skill. >> you guys, we have a big, big, big give-away. this isn't a book. it's not a kathie lee cd. it's something much bigger. we're going to reveal it in a minute. first we need to pick our lucky winner.

bring it on, baby. thank you. hoda, do the honors, please. >> guys, the winner is going to love the prize. you're going to be very excited. >> we are so high-tech. >> is that a drum roll? >> the winner is caroline monteo. caroline. >> nose lady. come on, nose lady. come on up. >> so we have -- caroline, we've got -- nice to see you. >> you're so beautiful. >> hi, darling. how are you? >> okay. come over here. come over here. >> thank you for coming to california. >> we're so happy. >> is this all your wine bottles? >> you're going to have to guess your prize. >> oh, boy. >> okay? >> that's one of your clues. >> this is one of your clues. she's on to us. >> then this is your second clue. >> careful, don't spray the crowd. >> anyway -- okay. it's water. okay. >> supposed to be water. >> kath -- >> all right.

>> here is your third clue. >> canadian and american flags. >> you're going somewhere. do you know where you're going? >> oh, my gosh. thank you, lord. >> where are you going? you are going to -- >> water and canada and america have in common? >> i think -- what did you say? >> niagara falls. >> you are right. >> you're going to niagara falls. [ cheers ] >> thank you. >> thank you. oh, my god. >> here's what the trip includes. it includes discovery passes for you to explore all things niagara. you get tickets to the maid of the mist, the cave of the winds, and fort niagara. you're going to be staying at the giacomo hotel. three nights. >> giacomo. >> exactly. that's what i meant.

we're so happy for you. thank you for coming. >> thank you for coming. >> we love you. >> thank you, babe. >> take care of your nose while you're there. >> we have a big show, you guys. >> coming up next, jason kennedy with oscar predictions, hoda woman. >> right after this. have given way to sleeping. tossing and turning where sleepless nights yield to restful sleep. and lunesta®(eszopiclone) can help you get there. like it has for so many people before. when taking lunesta, don't drive or operate machinery until you feel fully awake. walking, eating, driving, or engaging in other activities while asleep, without remembering it the next day, have been reported. lunesta should not be taken together with alcohol. abnormal behaviors may include aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations, or confusion. in depressed patients, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide, may occur. alcohol may increase these risks. allergic reactions such as tongue or throat swelling occur rarely and may be fatal. side effects may include unpleasant taste,

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a housekeeper... good thing i had 5-hour energy to keep me going. what will you do with your next five hours? >> welcome back with us this beautiful thirsty thursday here. universal studios hollywood where it's city walk, and it is glorious, and we're having a good old time. >> if there's ever a good time to be in l.a., it's around now, which is around the time of the oscars. the 85th annual oscars. i can't believe it's been that many years. >> i was at the first one. >> of course, you were. >> jason kennedy from e! joins us. >> he was not. >> hello. >> how great is this that they're here in los angeles? it's so good to see you guys. you can stop me whenever you want. >> this is going to be an

interesting year at the oscars. seth mcfarlane is hosting, and you know that is going to be full of surprises. >> i think a lot of people expected him to host the golden globes first. this isn't a roast, we're celebrating the arts here, so hopefully he keeps it classy. but i think it's going to be a good move. he's a talented singer. they might do a big musical number to begin with. maybe an appearance by ted the teddy bear. >> there are only so many things ted can say on television. >> ted can get dirty. >> that's a naughty little bear. >> best picture, what do you see? >> "argo". it's on a hot streak. it won the bafta and the sag award, the critics choice award, the golden globe, or maybe "lincoln". >> what about "lincoln?" >> it got 12 nominations. >> that's the most, right? >> it's one short of the most. >> i mean of this batch. >> of this batch it is, but it's one short of the record, and then "life of pi" -- >> what, like "ben hur" or -- >> yeah, one of those.

"life of pi" has 11 nominations. it's not going to be "life of pi." >> is it the whole deal if you one win those other awards it means you'll get the oscars? >> a lot of them are precursors, and then people are saying silent one could be "silver linings playbook." that could be one that comes up there and surprises everybody. >> everybody is talking about the fact that how could it be best picture without ben affleck being nominated for best director. >> he got the snub. he won the dga, which is a huge honor. i think the academy got it wrong with not putting him in there for best director. >> among those that are in for best director, who do you think will take it? >> steven speilberg, for sure. when he makes movies about historical figures or moments, i think about ""schindler's list"" he won for that. for "lincoln" he was incredible, and he didn't get nominated for "warhorse" which was a big surprise. i think this is speilberg's year.

if not, david r. russell, silver lining's playbook. >> all right. what about best actor? that's a tough one. we better go through these quickly. >> i think hugh jackman has a chance. people are saying, you know, if it's not day-lewis. he has three nominations, and, listen, if he wins this, it's never been done before. he has never won three oscars for best actor before. that's never been done by any man before. >> he deserves it. >> if it's not daniel day lewis, i think it could be hugh jackman. >> a lot of people adore hugh. he certainly deserves it. as much as day-lewis. they're so different. the performances and movies are so completely different. >> what about best actress? >> it's definitely between jennifer lawrence or jessica chastain. jennifer lawrence, it's a perfect role for her. she just won the sag award. i think we're going to hear her name. >> jennifer lawrence. >> okay. >> thank you. i love your shirt. >> thank you. i appreciate it. i love being here. >> of course, you do. coming up next, our girl sara haynes.

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>> everybody say oh. >> it is that time of the week. sara haynes finds a video cuter than these babies. >> we want to get your fans early on. >> yes, you do. >> this week i hear we're in for a real treat with a prankster and some passers by, huh? >> you remember probably when your mom used to lick her finger and get a smudge off your face. imagine if someone did that to a complete stranger. that's exactly what comedian jack fale did. >> i'm going get it for you. >> that's okay. >> no, i'll get it. i can get it. i can get it. it's no big deal. its already wet. >> that's okay. >> you sure? >> all right. >> i'll get it. no, no, i'll get it.

let me get it. here let me get it. no, i'll get it for you. i was just going to get it for you. >> you got something right here. like a little smudge or something. >> oh, okay. >> i got it. >> boy, i will beat you down you do that. >> i will -- >> jack said he hated it when his mom used to do it, so he decided to try it on other people. >> oh, my god. that is gross. >> you have something on your face. >> no, you do. >> get it. get it. >> turn around. maybe it's better to get it from that other side. >> i got it. >> jack. i would shake your hand, but this is good. >> we love you, jack. you rock. >> you guys -- that was awesome. >> thank you. >> coming up next, real estate in los angeles. and wine.